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Small airport

Bambu Airport

IATA BCPICAO AYBCLocal BAM🇵🇬 Bambu
Coordinates
5.8636°S, 146.4925°E
Elevation
6,790 ft (2,070 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PG-MPM
Time zone
Port Moresby(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
4.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:15
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bambu Airport

Bambu Airport is a small airport in Bambu, Papua New Guinea (ICAO AYBC, IATA BCP). It sits at an elevation of 6,790 ft (2,070 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,345 ft / 410 m. It observes Pacific/Port Moresby local time. The nearest airport is Nankina Airport (NKN), about 2.8 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 251,345 ft / 410 m98 ftGrassed Yellow ClayUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT MORESBYSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Papua New Guinea airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bambu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bambu Airport?

The ICAO code for Bambu Airport is AYBC, and its IATA code is BCP.

Where is Bambu Airport located?

Bambu Airport is small airport located in Bambu, Papua New Guinea, at an elevation of 6,790 ft (2,070 m).

How many runways does Bambu Airport have?

Bambu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,345 ft / 410 m.

What time zone is Bambu Airport in?

Bambu Airport is in the Pacific/Port Moresby time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bambu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bambu Airport is approximately 4.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bambu Airport?

The nearest airport to Bambu Airport is Nankina Airport (NKN), about 2.8 nm to the nw, followed by Tep Tep Airport and Mibu Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bambu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.